Interchangeable Embellished Pillow–{Imperfectly Polished}

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Welcome to Day 1 of the Pennywise Presents series that runs every November here at IC.   All month long we will be sharing handmade gifts for under $10.   Today we have Jessie over at Imperfectly Polished sharing a pillow tutorial that you can embellish and interchange with numerous different snaps options.   I {…Read More…}





Bake-It-Forward Plate

This is actually a repost from last year’s Pennywise Presents series.  But I just love making these Bake-It-Forward plates. It contains a poem on it encouraging the recipient to bake something and continue the passing of goodies. {Originally posted December of 2009} I am really excited about this project.  With all the baking and sweet {…Read More…}





Time Capsule Ornament

Here is a fun handmade ornament that will be fun throughout the years.   Inside is filled with special family memories that will be opened up year after year to be shared.   It takes simple supplies found at any craft store…. Here is a great idea for a co-worker, bus driver, neighbor, mailman, etc. {…Read More…}





Day 17: Mom’s Essential Kit

Saved pennies spilling out of a Santa stocking.

My soul thrifty sister Brooke from All Things Thrifty is here to show you how to make a mom’s essential kit that fits perfectly in a purse, bag or diaper bag.  This is so cute.  I must make one.  What mom wouldn’t love this?             Hi, I am Brooke from {…Read More…}





Day 16: Emerald Glitter Ornaments

Saved pennies spilling out of a Santa stocking.

I am so excited to have Amy from Mod Podge Rocks here.  Her and I have been home girls since the very beginning of this blog thing.  She is one of those blog friends turned real friends.  She took of her Mod Podge Rocks hat to show us a fun ornament paint with awesome glitter {…Read More…}





Easy Handmade Ornaments

3 Easy Ornaments

Tidy Mom is here on Day 15 to share with us three different ornament ideas with those glass ball ornaments.   They are all quick and easy and would make a stunning addition to your Christmas tree. Happy Holidays IC readers!!!! I’m Cheryl, aka TidyMom! When I am not baking, crafting or running around with {…Read More…}





Day 13: Grocery List Tear Off Pad

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Kari from Ucreate asked me to share an easy neighbor gift on her blog today.  So I created a grocery list tear off pad.  This is such a cheap gift that is so useful and customizable. I was given a grocery list tear off pad for a gift last year.  It has totally worked for {…Read More…}